ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Burt Jones, who is running to become the next governor of Georgia, has been endorsed by one of his biggest allies — President Donald Trump.

Jones, who is the current lieutenant governor, is one of two Republicans currently seeking the governor’s mansion in 2026.

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“I’m honored to have President Trump’s complete and total endorsement in my race for governor of Georgia,” Jones said. “From day one, I’ve fought to advance President Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda right here in Georgia — and I’ve taken plenty of arrows from the radical left for doing it. But just like President Trump, I don’t back down. We’ve delivered real results for the people of Georgia, and we’ll keep

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